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Standard Guide for Contents and Use of a Position Task Book (PTB)

Standard Guide for Contents and Use of a Position Task Book (PTB)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 This guide defines the use and content of Position Task Books.  
3.2 A Position Task Book lists all of the observable activities which must be performed to demonstrate the ability to successfully fill a position or operational level.  
3.2.1 Each activity, or Task, partly or fully demonstrates the existence in an individual of a specific Behavior.  
3.2.2 One or more of these Behaviors signifies that the individual is capable of a particular Competency.  
3.2.3 One or more defined Competencies are required for each position or operational level.  
3.3 Each Position Task Book used to document the suitability of an individual to perform in a particular position or operational level shall meet the requirements of this guide.  
3.4 Nothing in this guide precludes an authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) from adding additional content to a Position Task Book.  
3.5 This document may be used by an AHJ to develop Position Task Books.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide defines the use and content of Position Task Books in a “competency-based qualification system”.  
1.2 Each Position Task Book lists the competencies, behaviors, and tasks required for successful performance in a position or operational level.  
1.3 Position Task Books provide a standard form for documenting the knowledge, skills, and abilities of an individual by observation of that individual’s performance of tasks in a position or at a particular operational level. When all tasks in the PTB are successfully completed, the evaluated individual is considered qualified and eligible for assignment in that position or at that operational level.  
1.4 This guide only defines the use of Position Tasks Books and the content required for successful application. It does not define the requirements for any position or operational level.  
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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Status
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Publication Date
28-Feb-2014
ICS
03.100.30 - Management of human resources
Technical Committee
F32 - Search and Rescue
Drafting Committee
F32.03 - Personnel, Training and Education
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Designation: F3068 − 14
Standard Guide for
1
Contents and Use of a Position Task Book (PTB)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3068; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2.1.4 competent, adj—possessing suitable or sufficient skill,
knowledge, experience, etc., for some purpose; properly quali-
1.1 This guide defines the use and content of Position Task
fied.
Books in a “competency-based qualification system”.
2.1.5 qualified evaluator, n—an individual who has
1.2 Each Position Task Book lists the competencies,
demonstrated, to the satisfaction of the authority having
behaviors, and tasks required for successful performance in a
jurisdiction, his or her competency in a task or tasks, one or
position or operational level.
more knowledge bases, or a position or operational level, and
thereby has the authority to document competent completion of
1.3 Position Task Books provide a standard form for docu-
a task or tasks in an individual’s Position Task Book.
menting the knowledge, skills, and abilities of an individual by
observation of that individual’s performance of tasks in a 2.1.6 Position Task Book (PTB), n—astandardformadopted
position or at a particular operational level. When all tasks in by an authority having jurisdiction and assigned to an indi-
the PTB are successfully completed, the evaluated individual is vidual to record training and competency on an ongoing basis
consideredqualifiedandeligibleforassignmentinthatposition over a set period of time for a specific position or operational
or at that operational level. level.
2.1.7 task, n—a specific activity which, when performed,
1.4 This guide only defines the use of Position Tasks Books
demonstrates all, or part, of a particular behavior.
and the content required for successful application. It does not
define the requirements for any position or operational level.
3. Significance and Use
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1 This guide defines the use and content of Position Task
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Books.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2 A Position Task Book lists all of the observable activi-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
ties which must be performed to demonstrate the ability to
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
successfully fill a position or operational level.
3.2.1 Each activity, or Task, partly or fully demonstrates the
2. Terminology
existence in an individual of a specific Behavior.
2.1 Definitions:
3.2.2 One or more of these Behaviors signifies that the
2.1.1 behavior, n—the observable activity or manner of
individual is capable of a particular Competency.
behaving of an individual in a specific situation.
3.2.3 One or more defined Competencies are required for
each position or operational level.
2.1.2 competency, n—a combination of knowledge, skills
and abilities that, when acquired, allows a person to perform a
3.3 Each Position Task Book used to document the suitabil-
task or function at a specifically defined level of proficiency.
ity of an individual to perform in a particular position or
operational level shall meet the requirements of this guide.
2.1.3 competency-based qualification system, n—a system
in which qualified evaluators document, in writing, in a
3.4 Nothing in this guide precludes an authority having
standard form (usually a Position Task Book), when an
jurisdiction (AHJ) from adding additional content to a Position
individual has competently performed one or more tasks
Task Book.
required for a position or operational level.
3.5 This document may be used by an AHJ to develop
Position Task Books.
1 4. Position Task Book Use
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F32 on Search
and Rescue and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F32.03 on Personnel,
4.1 PTBs may be used by an AHJ to:
Training and Education.
4.1.1 Identify when trainees are considered competent to
Current edition approved March 1, 2014. Published May 2014. DOI: 10.1520/
F3068-14. perform in a specific position or operational level.
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4.1.2 Demonstrate currency of knowledge, skills, and abili- considered for certification in that position. This statement
ties of personnel performing in a specific position or opera- shall include the name of the PTB’s assignee.
tional level.
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3.1 This guide defines the use and content of Position Task Books.  
3.2 A Position Task Book lists all of the observable activities which must be performed to demonstrate the ability to successfully fill a position or operational level.  
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4.1.2 Every person who is identified as Alpine Endorsed shall meet the requirements of this guide.  
4.1.3 Alpine Endorsed individuals shall be entitled to add the prefixes “Alpine Endorsed” and “Mountain Endorsed” to their current training levels.  
4.2 This guide only establishes the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required for a person to operate in an alpine environment as a part of a larger team. No other skills are included or implied.  
4.3 An Alpine Endorsement indicates that a person is qualified to operate safely and effectively in the alpine environment in his or her normal area of operations.  
4.3.1 An Alpine Endorsement alone does not indicate that an individual possesses adequate field skills and knowledge to make mission-critical decisions.  
4.4 This guide is an outline of the topics required for training or evaluating an Alpine Endorsed individual, and may be used to assist in the development of a training document or program.  
4.5 This guide can be used to evaluate a document to determine if its content includes the topics necessary for training individuals to operate in the alpine environment. Likewise, this guide can be used to evaluate an existing training program to see if it meets the requirements in this guide.  
4.6 The knowledge, skills, and abilities presented in the following sections are not in any particular order and do not represent a training sequence.  
4.7 This guide does not stand alone and must be used with other ASTM Standards to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to conduct search and/or rescue in the alpine environment.  
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1.1 This guide establishes the minimum training, including general and field knowledge, skills, and abilities, for search and rescue personnel who conduct operations in an alpine environment.  
1.2 An Alpine Endorsement is intended only for those individuals capable of operating in the extreme conditions of the alpine environment, at altitudes that are likely to have a negative impact on human physiology.  
1.2.1 Specifically, Alpine Endorsed individuals may, under qualified supervision, perform their normal duties safely and effectively in an alpine environment.  
1.2.2 In addition, Alpine Endorsed individuals may, under qualified supervision, perform their normal duties safely and effectively in mountainous terrain alone.  
1.3 An Alpine Endorsement alone is not sufficient to indicate that an individual has the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to perform any specific duties, including search and rescue operations, other than those defined in this guide.  
1.4 This guide alone does not provide the minimum training requirements for performing operations in partially or fully collapsed structures, in- or on-water, in confined spaces, or underground (such as in caves, mines, and tunnels).  
1.5 An Alpine-endorsed individual may be a member of a Mountainous or Alpine Land Search Team or Task Force or Group, as defined in Classification F1993.  
1.6 Alpine Endorsed SAR personnel must work under qualified supervision as deemed appropriate by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).  
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
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ASTM F3221-16(Guide)
Standard Guide for Training for Snowmobile Operator’s Endorsement

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This guide establishes the minimum training criteria for snowmobile operator endorsed personnel.  
4.2 At no time will this standard supersede any established protocols of international, national, federal, state, tribal, local, or regional governments.  
4.3 Every person who is identified as a snowmobile operator endorsed individual shall have met the requirements of this guide.  
4.4 Though this guide establishes only minimum standards, it does not imply that a snowmobile operator endorsed individual is a “trainee,” “probationary,” or other similarly termed member or employee of an agency or organization.  
4.4.1 The AHJ is responsible for determining the requirements and qualifications for its team member or employee ratings.  
4.4.2 Nothing in this guide precludes an AHJ from adding additional requirements for its own members or employees.  
4.5 A person meeting the requirements of this guide does not necessarily possess adequate field skills and knowledge to make mission-critical decisions.  
4.6 This guide by itself is not a training document. It is an outline of the topics required for training or evaluating snowmobile operator endorsed personnel.  
4.7 This guide is an outline of the topics required for training or evaluating snowmobile operator endorsed personnel and may be used to assist in the development of a training document or program.  
4.8 This guide can be used to evaluate a document to determine if its content includes the topics necessary for training individuals to be snowmobile operator endorsed personnel. Likewise, this guide may be used to evaluate an existing training program to see if it meets the requirements in this guide.  
4.9 The knowledge, skills, and abilities presented in the following sections are not in any particular order and do not represent a training sequence.  
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1.1 This guide establishes the minimum training requirements, including general and field knowledge, skills, and abilities, for personnel who operate snowmobiles as part of their duties.  
1.2 This guide applies only to snowmobiles as defined in Section 6.  
1.3 A snowmobile operator’s endorsement alone is not sufficient to indicate that an individual has the knowledge, skills, or abilities to perform any specific duties, including search and rescue operations, other than those defined within this guide.  
1.4 Snowmobile operator endorsed individuals may, under qualified supervision, perform their normal duties safely and effectively on snowmobiles.  
1.5 Snowmobile operator endorsed individuals operate on the surface of the land only, including urban or disaster areas that may be isolated or have lost supporting infrastructure.  
1.6 This guide alone does not define the minimum training requirements for personnel to operate snowmobiles in a mountain or alpine environment or in areas prone to avalanche.  
1.7 Personnel trained only to this guide are not qualified to operate in leadership positions.  
1.8 Snowmobile operator endorsed personnel must work under qualified supervision, as deemed appropriate by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).  
1.9 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.10 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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ASTM F3175-16(Guide)
Standard Guide for Training and Equipping Search and Rescue Personnel Operating on Mountain Bikes (Mountain Bike SAR Endorsement)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This guide establishes the minimum training criteria for Mountain Bike Search and Rescue Endorsed personnel.  
4.2 At no time will this standard supersede any established protocols of international, national, federal, state, tribal, local, or regional governments.  
4.3 Every person who is identified as a Mountain Bike Search and Rescue Endorsed individual shall have met the requirements of this guide.  
4.4 Though this guide establishes only minimum standards, it does not imply that a Mountain Bike Search and Rescue Endorsed individual is a “trainee,” “probationary,” or other similarly termed member of an agency or organization.  
4.4.1 The AHJ is responsible for determining the requirements and qualifications for its team member ratings.  
4.4.2 Nothing in this guide precludes an AHJ from adding additional requirements for its own members.  
4.5 A person meeting the requirements of this guide does not necessarily possess adequate field skills and knowledge to make mission-critical decisions.  
4.6 This guide by itself is not a training document. It is an outline of the topics required for training or evaluating Mountain Bike Search and Rescue Endorsed personnel.  
4.7 This guide is an outline of the topics required for training or evaluating Mountain Bike Search and Rescue Endorsed personnel and may be used to assist in the development of a training document or program.  
4.8 This guide can be used to evaluate a document to determine if its content includes the topics necessary for training an individual to be Mountain Bike Search and Rescue Endorsed personnel. Likewise, this guide may be used to evaluate an existing training program to see if it meets the requirements in this guide.  
4.9 The knowledge, skills, and abilities presented in the following sections are not in any particular order and do not represent a training sequence.  
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1.1 This guide establishes the minimum training and equipment requirements, including general and field knowledge, skills, and abilities, for search and rescue personnel who operate on mountain bikes.  
1.2 Mountain Bike Search and Rescue Endorsed individuals may, under qualified supervision, perform their normal duties safely and effectively on mountain bikes.  
1.3 A Mountain Bike Search and Rescue Endorsement alone is not sufficient to indicate that an individual has the knowledge, skills, or abilities to perform any specific duties, including search and rescue operations, other than those defined within this guide.  
1.4 Personnel trained to only this guide are not qualified to operate in leadership positions.  
1.5 Mountain Bike Search and Rescue Endorsed individuals operate on the surface of the land only, including urban or disaster areas that may be isolated or have lost supporting infrastructure.  
1.6 Human land SAR resources that may utilize personnel trained to this guide are classified in Classification F1993.  
1.6.1 Further training may be required before Mountain Bike Search and Rescue Endorsed personnel may participate on a particular Category or Kind of SAR resource, depending on local needs, regulations, or policies of the authority having jurisdiction.  
1.7 This guide alone does not provide the minimum training requirements for SAR personnel to operate on mountain bikes while performing operations in partially or fully collapsed structures, in- or on-water, in confined spaces, underground (such as in caves, mines, and tunnels), or in mountain or alpine environments.  
1.8 Personnel trained to this guide are not qualified to perform rescue. No training in rope use, high or low angle litter evacuation, or other rescue skills is included in this guide.  
1.8.1 Basic rescue skills and knowledge are found in Guide F2751.  
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